$142K – $233KExecutiveFull Time
At McAfee, your work helps keep people safe every day all over the world. You’ll join a team that’s reimagining how a legacy brand shows up with clarity, humanity, and creative courage.
We're looking for a seasoned communications pro who geeks out all things tech, has their finger on the pulse of the cultural zeitgeist, knows how to directly connect earned media with driving meaningful business results, and you come to the table with an impressive roster of media contacts across consumer, tech, culture and lifestyle beats.
About the Role:
Define and execute a comprehensive global communications strategy aligned with business objectives and growth priorities
Drive the global narrative across markets, positioning the company as a leader in consumer technology and culture
Lead all aspects of public relations, including media relations, product launches, integrated campaigns, executive visibility, and thought leadership
Translate product innovation into compelling, consumer-facing storytelling across earned, social, and influencer channels
Oversee major product and company moments, ensuring strong, coordinated global execution
Manage and develop a high-performing, globally distributed communications team
Lead and optimize relationships with PR agencies across regions to ensure narrative consistency, quality, and measurable impact
Partner closely with product, marketing, research, legal, and executive leadership to deliver cohesive and effective communications strategies
Establish KPIs and modern measurement frameworks to evaluate performance and continuously optimize campaign performance
Ensure McAfee has narrative consistency across earned media, creators, owned content, partner platforms, executive and internal narratives
Monitor the global media landscape and cultural trends to identify opportunities for proactive storytelling
About you:
A strategic leader who is equally comfortable setting vision and executing day-to-day work
A sharp storyteller who can connect product innovation to meaningful consumer impact
A collaborative partner who thrives in cross-functional environments
A builder who can scale teams, systems, and agency models globally
A results-driven operator with a global mindset and strong cultural awareness
Qualifications
12+ years of progressive experience in consumer PR
Experience in consumer tech strongly preferred (or similarly fast-paced, high-growth industries)
Proven track record of leading global PR strategies and managing teams across multiple regions
Proven roster of media, influencer, and industry relationships with a history of securing high-impact coverage
Experience leading product communications and high-visibility launches
Exceptional storytelling, writing, and verbal communication skills
Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and counsel senior stakeholders
Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and execute at speed
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
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McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users’ needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment.
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified in 10 countries, a reflection of the supportive, empowering environment we’ve built where people feel seen, valued, and energized to reach their full potential and thrive.
We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.
We're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why McAfee prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users’ needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment.
Company Benefits and Perks:
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.
We're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why McAfee prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
The starting pay range for this position is $141,680.00-$232,760.00. McAfee takes into consideration an individual’s skillset, experience and location in making final salary determinations. For further details, please discuss with the Talent Acquisition Partner.Please click here to view and download the Job Applicant Privacy Notice, which applies to all McAfee job applicants who are residents of the state of California.
